title: Infectious skin diseases.
abstract: Descriptions of individual diseases, including impetigo, scarlet fever, and toxic shock syndrome, are presented in the context of the specific organisms that cause them. Pictures are used to show some of the diseases. Testing and treatment information for these diseases are included.
authors.affiliation: Saint Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ferrante
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents